Bibinje

The old part of Bibinje with the harbor and family houses that rent apartments. Source: guide-croatia.com

Bibinje is a village located southeast of Zadar, between the Adriatic Motorway and the sea. The history of this place starts in the 1st century. It was named after Vibius, a Roman patrician with an estate at the site of today's Bibinje, and name Bibano was first mentioned in the 11th century. Its 4km long coastline, the promenade and the beach are breathtaking. Bibinje has seven beaches: Lipauska, Sulter Bay, Na skaljici, Frnaza, Padrele, Punta and the main beach Punta Rozica. The beaches provide all necessary contents. The old core has preserved its original appearance. Stone houses and narrow

Pebble, concrete and rocky beaches are the most significant element of the tourist offer. Source: zadarskilist.hr

streets are a reminder that this place used to be a settlement of fishermen and laborers. Even today one can feel this atmosphere reflected in restaurants and taverns that offer homemade delicacies. The 15th century Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist and the 16th century Church of St. Roko should certainly be visited. Church of St. Roko is also the main symbol and St. Roko is the patron saint of the village. The legend says that people of Bibinje erected the Church of St. Roko to protect them from plague. The local museum with a valuable ethnographic collection is also interesting.

Summer atmosphere and entertainment until dawn on Punta Beach is created by local and foreign DJs. Source: 057info.hr

Bibinje area continues onto marina Dalmacija that is shared between Bibinje and Sukosan. The village offers more than 700 registered rooms and apartments and 2000 beds. Apartments in Bibinje are mostly located in family houses, majority of which are situated in the front row to the sea. Sun, sea and music make Bibinje especially charming. On August 15, Bibinje holds a traditional celebration of St. Roko with the fireworks, free barbecue, and a concert, followed by procession with the statute of St. Roko at noon the next day. Anchovies, picarels, mackerel and homemade wine are prepared and shared on this day. Fishermen's celebrations, klapa concerts, Dalmatian song or electronic music by modern DJs attract large number of tourists to Bibinje each year.